Houston: Rock the Bayou: 08-29-2008 07:00 PM - 09-01-2008 10:00 PM

[Robin Binder]

URL: http://www.rockthebayou.com
Start Date: August 29, 2008
End Date: September 1, 2008

Some of rock’s most legendary and notorious hair bands will join emerging stars for the massive Rock the Bayou music bash, featuring four days of music, food and family fun on the former grounds of Houston’s AstroWorld theme park. The site is being transformed into a 100-acre festival playground for those who love to rock.

The one-of-a-kind Rock the Bayou festival features rock legends Sammy Hagar, Bret Michaels and his Rock of Love Tour, Queensryche, Ratt and Warrant (with its original lineup) – plus 34 other bands playing over four days. A $99 single admission, early-bird ticket makes Rock the Bayou one of the most affordable summer music fests in the country. Active U.S. military (with ID) will be admitted for half-price.

For family fun, a Ferris wheel is being brought in, along with a towering drive-in like screen that will play movies after the bands finish their nightly performances. A second stage will feature local Texas bands for continuous music. Rock the Bayou will offer a VIP area, parking, safe campgrounds and RV facilities adjacent to the concert area.

Plus, $1 from every Rock the Bayou ticket purchased will go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter.

For tickets and information, visit RockTheBayou.com, or www.onlinetickets.com, the exclusive ticket seller. Or charge by phone (713) 629-4747.

Who: Over 40 bands will Rock the Bayou, including: Bret Michaels / Sammy Hagar / Queensryche / Warrant / Skid Row / Ratt / Yngwie Malmsteen / Slaughter / Twisted Sister / Great White / Dokken / Dangerous Toys / Little Caesar / Jetboy / Bullet Boys w/ Steven Adler / Lynch Mob / Y&T / Britny Fox / Pretty Boy Floyd / Enuff Z’Nuff / Black ‘n Blue / Gilby Clarke / Firehouse / Broken Teeth / and many more

When: Labor Day Weekend: Friday - Monday

Where: Loop 610 at Kirby, Houston (former AstroWorld site)